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Bermuda’s Young Leaders Provide Feedback on Blue Prosperity Plan

On Friday, October 14, 2022, the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme (BOPP), in partnership with the Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS), held a Young Leaders Engagement Session at the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo. 

“The public…

Coronavirus Update 19 October 2022

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 2,648 test results, and 60 were positive for the coronavirus.

These results are from testing done on:

•        Tuesday: 6 positive out of 466…

Payroll tax rebate Available Today

“I am pleased to announce that the payroll tax rebate that this Government promised in July for workers making less than $96,000, is being delivered today,” said Premier and Finance Minister, David Burt.

“It is regrettable that this …

Dockyard to St George’s Ferry Service Resumes

“I am pleased to announce that as of tomorrow, 19 October, the Department of Marine and Ports Services will resume the published ferry service on the Orange route from Dockyard to St George’s,” said Minister of Transport, the Hon. Lawrence Scott…

Minister Weeks tours Westgate Correctional Facility

On Friday, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks joined Commissioner of Corrections Keeva Joell-Benjamin, her senior management team and the Prison Officer’s Association (POA) on a tour of the Westgate Correctional…

September Public Service Excellence Award Recipient

Last Friday, Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized Mr. Keith Smith from the Department of Education as September’s recipient of the Public Service Excellence Award (PSEA).

Mr. Smith is the…

The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors Notice of Office Relocation

The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors would like to advise the public that starting October 17th,  2022, the Ministry Headquarters will be relocating to the 6th Floor Veritas Place, 65 Court Street, Hamilton HM12.

The…

Fintech Fridays Launch Special Tech Education Day Series

The Economic Development Department (EDD) is today pleased to announce the launch of a special Tech Education Day Series for its Fintech Fridays podcast. 

Fintech Fridays, a product of the EDD’s Office of Fintech, aims…

Cruise Ship Season 2022 Update - Minister of Transport's Remarks

Good Morning.

You may have heard me often say that there is no tourism without transport, and it is in that context in which Bermuda has welcomed 310,587 cruise passengers to our shores this season, with an approximate economic impact of…

Government/BCB Mortgage Guarantee Programme - Premier's Remarks

Good afternoon members of the media and colleagues; good afternoon to the people of
Bermuda.

Today we are at Loughlands, a true success story in creating new homeowners through direct
Government assistance. Between 2008 – 2011 the…